Zentek Ltd. is on a mission to make people’s lives healthier and safer through nanotechnology, which includes protective coatings. The company’s patent pending ZenGUARD™ technology, first applied to surgical face masks at the height of the pandemic, is now on the verge of making indoor air quality purer and safer simply by coating the air filters already used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, in both residential and industrial buildings.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products’ Savage A40 PAPR with Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) technology. Helmets such as the Savage A40 PAPR are essential for workers in situations where welding fumes and particulates are a concern. The unit has three settings that adjust airflow between 170 and 230 l/min. to suit the environment and application. It operates at a quiet 70 dB and features a high-capacity, lithium-ion rechargeable battery that offers up to 8 hours of performance between charges.

Dräger’s X-plore 8500 powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with new headpieces offers a robust system with expanded technical capabilities that increase productivity and total cost of ownership to filter hazardous substances from the ambient air. Designed to support various components and accessories, the new system can be customized to meet diverse application requirements while providing exceptional safety and comfort. The X-plore 8500 PAPR is designed for daily use in tough environments. The blower units have been tested to last 10,000 hours in laboratory conditions.